Toulon vs Stormers Champions Cup preview: How to watch, confirmed lineups and recent form

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Home teamToulon
Away teamStormers
VenueStade Mayol
CompetitionEuropean Champions Cup
Kick off time3 pm
Watch Live in the UKPremier Sports

Toulon vs Stormers Champions Cup preview as the sides meet at the Stade Mayol in the round of 16.

Toulon come into the round of 16 having finished second in their group with three wins from four games. They scored 14 tries across the four matches.

The Stormers finished third in their group despite only losing one group phase game. They only managed to pick up two bonus points, so they finished below Harlequins in second.

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Toulon vs Stormers confirmed lineups and team news

Toulon (1-15):

Gros, Baubigny, Sinckler, Mezou, Ribbans, Kpoku, Ollivon, Shioshvili, White, Albornoz, Tuicuvu, Frisch, Brex, Drean, Domon

Replacements (16-23):

Lucchesi, Priso Gigashvili, Javakhia, Halagahu, Mercer, Ferte, Nonu

Stormers (1-15):

Kebble, Venter, Fouche, Smith, Evans, de Villiers, Dayimani, Roos, Reinach, Matthee, Zas, du Plessis, Nel, Willemse, Gelant

Replacements (16-23):

Fourie, Mchunu, Porthen, Schickerling, Theunisson, Khan, Feinberg-Mngomezulu, Simelane

Recent Form:

Toulon (Home team): L-L-D-L-L

Toulon have been in a poor run of form this season, only winning one game since the last round of Champions Cup games. In the last round of Top 14 games they lost 36-20 to Perpignan. Toulon managed to bring it back to 24-20 with 25 minutes to go but Perpignan scored two more tries to win 36-20. 

Stormers (Away team): W-W-W-L-L

The Stormers have picked up some form, winning three games in a row. All three of those wins have come in South Africa. Of their last four away games, they have only won one, coming against the Bulls. Their last away game in the Champions Cup ended with a heavy defeat to Harlequins. In the last round of the URC, the Stormers won 33-14 against Edinburgh. With 20 minutes to go, they were 14-12 down. The Stormers scored three more tries to win it comfortably. 

Toulon vs Stormers head-to-head record  

French side Toulon and the Stormers have only played once since South African sides joined European competition. Toulon won the game 24-14 in South Africa. 

How to watch Toulon vs Stormers?

Toulon vs Stormers will be available to watch on Premier Sports 1. Coverage starts at 2:45 pm for a 3 pm kick-off. 

Jonny is a former rugby player in Ireland's club system and is an Ulster and Ireland fan. He has spent a number of years writing about football and this was what brought him to the Dave Sport Group. As an expert in Irish Rugby, his expertise also stretches to Super Rugby having lived in New Zealand previously.

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